SummaryThere are a number of palms present on the island, none of which are indigenous. The most common is Phoenix dactylifera (the date palm) that is found im many places at lower altitudes and on Porto Santo. Phoenix jubae (Phoenix canariensis) is cultivated in the public garden and in quintas to the west and east of Funchal. Also found are:Trachycarpus excelsus = T. fortuneiPritchardia filifera = Washingtonia filiferaLatania borbonica = Livistona chinensisSeaforthia elegans = Archontophoenix cunninghamianaBold = modern equivalent for garden usage in 19th c.